MattKeutzer

Well, the Labor Day didn't really help with the training.  A couple of nights out to dinner with drinks put a hold of training.  I was hoping to get ahead this week with Monday off but it didn't work out.  I met the family at the pool today and it didn't turn out to be as long of a run (distance wise) as I thought.  26:15 or 9:47 / mile.  Splits were 9:19, and 9:51 and the last .62 mile uphill was a 10:23 pace.  My right shin was hurting (feels bruised and starting to swell) from 3 bee stings during a Sunday morning golf debacle.  

Had to run around school due to Liz having a meeting and me being responsible for kids.  Tried to get out on the road early but got tied up after school and couldn't get in as long of a run as I would have like.  Did get in some Insanity tonight so hopefully that will pay off come later.  Hot and slow.  Time was 26:57 or 9:16 / mile.  Splits were: 9:06, 9:11 and 9:31.   Last .91 was a struggle.  

Finally got my run in after school as I got to run home (no kid responsibility until they got home).  Time was 28:46 or 9:35 / mile.   I'm getting frustrated as I continue to read "if you are gonna get faster, you gotta practice running faster"... just isn't happening.  Splits were: 9:30, 9:23, and 9:54.  That last mile continues to plague me!!

Got up early to beat the heat and ran solo this week.  Left about 5:15 am in the dark but it was cool so definitely worth it.   Left foot got a blister about 8 miles in but I was in pretty good condition besides that.  Finished my 90 minute run and got my to my 10 mile goal (I was a little short last week).   Averaged 9:02/ mile.  Splits were: 9:12, 9:39, 9:19, 9:09, 9:20, 9:16, 8:56, 8:36, 7:49, 9:00.    Really tried to increase my speed the last 4 miles and pushed it the final 3.  Suprised a little by the mile 9 split but it was mostly downhill and flat but I will take it.  Felt pretty good afterwards.   I was still pretty far away from home so I stopped my Garmin and reset it for the last .61 in about 6 minutes.